The Forecast: Heavy rainfall is expected to begin this weekend, and a flood watch or flash flood watch is likely to be issued in the next day throughout the state of Georgia.
Heavy Rainfall of 2 to 5 inches in north and central Georgia and 3 to 4 inches in South Georgia will lead to an increased risk of flooding over the area.
When: Rain is expected in the area from Saturday morning through Monday night, with the heaviest rains currently expected between early Sunday morning through noon on Monday.
Where: The primary threat will exist generally south of I-20.
Impacts:
- Isolated Flash Flooding will be possible.
- Minor flooding of smaller, fast responding creeks/streams with quickly accumulating rainfall.
- Minor flooding within larger channels already high from previous rainfall.
- Widespread ponding on roadways and low-lying/poor drainage areas.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
